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Moodswings Covers Donna Summer Covers Jon & Vangelis With State Of Independence

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Boy! It was only after 15 years or so that I discovered that State Of Independence was originally remade by Donna Summer in 1982 a year after Jon & Vangelis released it off of their The Friends Of Mr. Cairo album from 1981. I have to say that the first time I heard State of Independence was the Moodswings version featuring the great Chrissie Hynde from The Pretenders on vocals. But I do have to say the version Donna Summer recorded a year after the Jon & Vangelis version are so similar. Very kind of minimal with a very mellow bounce beat added in with the vocals. Kind of doesn’t go anywhere for me and I’m glad it was remade and covered in the 90s. Check them both out below.

Once you get to the Moodswings cover and the Murk remix of State Of Independence from 1996 then you get to some more excitement. The Moodswings trip hop version of State Of Independence has that euphoric, dream like quality with excellent haunting vocals from Chrissie Hynde then you get a total 360 degree turn around for the Donna Summer Murk Remix of State Of Independence. There are many more remixes on the single for Donna Summers State of Independence from 1996 but the Murk Remix is the best. A tad bit outdated today but still fun to check out.

Preview all versions below!

State Of Independence by Jon and Vangelis
State Of Independence by Donna Summer
State Of Independence (Murk Club Remix) by Donna Summer
State Of Independence (Spiritual High) by Moodswings Featuring Chrissie Hynde

Posted in 1996, Album, Single.

Tagged with Chrissie Hynde, club, cover songs, disco, Donna Summer, electronic, house, Jon Anderson, Moodswings, new age, remakes, trip-hop, Vangelis.

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By admin – April 19, 2011
I Feel Love (Qattara 2004 Remix) by Donna Summer

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I Feel Love is one of my all time favorite tracks. I love Giorgio Moroder’s masterpiece of a disco dance track that he created. So I’m always up to hearing new remixes or versions of his original classic sung by Miss born again herself Donna Summer. This remix from 5 or so years ago is quite amazing. I think I Feel Love are the beginnings of electronic music when you check out the original you can certainly hear the awesome bassline that addictive sound that makes you want to get on the dance floor and groove. Anyway Qattara have kept that original bassline and have basically taken the classic disco song to new levels. They’ve basically beefed up the sound and brought it into todays production. Check out both below as I know you will be quite happy with this remix.

I Feel Love by Donna Summer
I Feel Love (Qattara 2004 Remix) by Donna Summer

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Posted in 2004, Single.

Tagged with club, dance, disco, Donna Summer, electronica, Giorgio Moroder, house, Qattara, remix.

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By admin – June 30, 2010
I Feel Love by Blue Man Groove Featuring Venus Hum Covers I Feel Love by Donna Summer

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This is a pretty lively rocking version of the Donna Summer disco classic I Feel Love performed by Blue Man Group and beautifully sung by Venus Hum. It’s been given the trademark Blue Man Group tribal drum feel here so it’s really fast and energetic. I still love the Donna Summer version produced by Giorgio Moroder bu this version is perfect as a remake. It’s the complete opposite of disco. Check them both out below and enjoy the video as well. It’s off of the Blue Man Group’s The Complex CD.

Blue Man Group – I Feel Love
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I Feel Love by Donna Summer
I Feel Love by Blue Man Group Featuring Venus Hum

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Posted in 2003, Album.

Tagged with Blue Man Group, cover, dance, Donna Summer, Giorgio Moroder, performance, remade, remake, rock, Venus Hum.

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By admin – September 27, 2009
Je T’aime…Moi Non Plus by Donna Summer

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$Thank God It\'s Friday Soundtrack$

Thank God It’s Friday is the forgettable film about the disco nightlife club world. It has a pretty good soundtrack of music by such artists as Thelma Houston, Diana Ross, Commodores, Cameo, Santa Esmeralda and of course several tracks by Ms. Donna Summer. The big hit on the soundtrack is of course Last Dance. There’s two versions the regular and of course the reprise version just before the last track on the soundtrack – Je T’aime…Moi Non Plus. This of course is the classic 60s French track by Serge Gainsbourg and featuring the great voice of his wife Jane Birkin.

$Donna Summer Thank God It\'s Friday$

$Serge Gainsbourg and Jane Birkin Sexy Je T\'aime...Moi Non Plus$

Unfortunately the Donna Summer version which clocks in at 15 minutes and 36 seconds (pretty long for a track) doesn’t do anything for me. I love Donna Summers music especially the song I Feel Love – a true classic electronic disco masterpiece produced by the king himself Giorgio Moroder but unfortunately this remake just sucks! It sucks just like the film it’s from and it’s unfortunately really, really long so I just skip it. Well I don’t really listen to it.

What do you think of the two versions? I love the original. You?

Je T’aime…Moi Non Plus by Serge Gainsbourg & Jane Birkin
Je T’aime…Moi Non Plus by Donna Summer

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Posted in 1978, Album.

Tagged with 60s, 70s, cover songs, disco, Donna Summer, French, Jane Birkin, pop, remake, Serge Gainsbourg, soundtrack.

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By admin – March 8, 2009

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